Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Seafood Dishes
Mujadara Seafood Specialty
Chef's Menu Description
Sustainably sourced fresh fish fillet pan-seared with a crisp skin, served with garlic herb butter, seasonal vegetables, and lemon.
Ingredients
- • 500g firm white fish fillets, such as grouper
- • 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
- • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- • 1/4 cup olive oil
- • 2 cups fish stock
- • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Fry the onions in olive oil over medium-low heat for 20 minutes until deep brown, then set half aside for garnish.
2
Phase 2
Season the fish with cumin, cinnamon, and salt, and sear for 2 minutes per side.
3
Phase 3
Add the rice and stock, bring to a boil, cover, and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Nestle the fish into the rice, cover, and steam for 8 minutes until the fish is opaque.
5
Phase 5
Top with the reserved onions and serve with lemon wedges.